Joy

[thefourthvine]

It's More Joy Day! And you all bring me more joy than I could possibly describe or repay; I'm like a giant joy sponge in fandom, really. Except, wow - "giant joy sponge" sounds like a seriously unfortunate euphemism from an even worse story ("His lover caressed his pendulous spheroids, and his giant joy sponge swelled impossibly"), and I apologize for that, but you get my point. I hope.

Anyway. Today, I'd like to borrow an idea from fan_eunice and give to the causes that bring you joy, or that you think are important. I'll donate ten dollars to the first fifteen charities someone links to in the comments. And if we hit that number, feel free to keep on commenting with links and descriptions; I'd really love to know what causes all of you support. (And it will be useful for, um, later.)

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[ozsaur.livejournal.com]

Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge (http://www.cancer.org/docroot/COM/content/div_MidSouth/COM_6_1x_Joe_Lee_Griffin_Hope_Lodge_-_Birmingham_Ala.asp) in Birmingham Alabama. My sister-in-law and I have spent several nights there while she has been undergoing treatment for Leukemia at UAB. They offer practical assistance to those who have been diagnosed with cancer as well as to their families.

There are other Hope Lodges. A google search can help you find one closer to you if you wish to donate locally.

You are doing a wonderful thing, and thank you for giving me the chance to let others know about Hope Lodge.